The usual 7 1/2 lb 12 ga Parker barrel wall thickness for fluid or composite steel runs around .033-.035. 7 3/4lbs around .038 to .040, 8 lbs over .040, all 2 frame. I have measured a 1 frame 6 1/2 lb 12 and it was .028.
This 12 is the lightest Parker I have heard of and I suspect the wall thickness will be around .025, and I am curious about the real measurement. It sounds like it would make a great upland gun for light loads of 2 3/4 dram, 1 or 1 1/8 oz. I don't think I would want to shoot 100 sporting clays rounds with it.
Nice find, Joe.
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